Child Therapy

Child therapy is a form of therapy that has been tailored for children. Parents may seek therapy for their children on the recommendation of a doctor, teacher or because they feel that their child would benefit from talking to someone.

Navigating life as a child can be full of challenges...

Death of a parent

Family relocation

Divorce

A new step-family

Bullying

Struggling socially

A short time in therapy can help a child process difficult or new events.

Children in a wide variety of situations can benefit from psychotherapy. Behavioral issues can sometimes be a sign of underlying psychological problems. Children who are struggling in school may also be candidates for therapy.

Every therapist has a unique approach to working with children and may integrate several therapeutic techniques to find one that works best for the child.

Finding a good therapist for a child shouldn't be challenging.

Things to keep in mind are:

Level of experience
Making sure your child feels comfortable with the therapist
Look at the therapist approach and ask questions
Ask for a trial appointment so that the child can meet with the therapist without the pressure of being committed to future appointments.

Techniques I use are:

How to work with me.

Have questions? Let’s set up a free 15-minute consultation. This allows you to meet me, ask questions and ensure that I am a person whom you think your child would feel comfortable to work with.

01.

Schedule a Consultation

Book 10 minutes with me to ask questions and ensure that you and your child will comfortable working with me.

02.

Attend your first session

I will work with your child to address their current hardships and help them set goals to work towards.

03.

Measure your progress

We will regularly evaluate and celebrate your child’s growth while ensuring that the therapy sessions are effectively meeting their needs.

Parent Consultation

Parents may also seek out therapy on their own to deal with issues that arise as a child develops. This process is often called parent consultation. During a parent consultation session, we will discuss current concerns, look at the different options available, develop a plan and create goals. I often meet with one or both parents to discuss their concerns. I consult on a variety of issues such as:

Anger management
Bulling
Social skills
Aggression
Difficult or un-manageable behaviors
Isolation
Sadness
Toileting
Sleeping

Please call me if you have further questions regarding parent consultation.